QA & Release Engineer
Core
QA and release engineer for MariaDB MaxScale, focusing on black-box testing of complex database proxy configurations, documentation verification, and managing release pipelines.
Role type
Senior QA & Release Engineer
Builds
MariaDB MaxScale (database proxy for high availability, scalability, and load balancing)
Domain
Database infrastructure / Cloud-native systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C++, Python, SQL, Linux systems administration, CI/CD pipelines, black-box testing, virtualization, DEB/RPM packaging
Preferred skills
MariaDB architecture knowledge, BuildBot experience
Technologies
MaxScale, MariaDB, MySQL, Jenkins, GitLab, BuildBot, Python, C++, Linux, DEB, RPM
Responsibilities
Design and execute black-box tests for complex MaxScale filter and router combinations; verify product documentation accuracy; act as technical point of contact for escalated support issues; coordinate four annual maintenance releases across multiple series; monitor and maintain automated build infrastructure; troubleshoot build failures and manage dependencies in VM environments; create test cases to assist development in bug resolution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
